Henry David Thoreau Part 2: “I Will Break That Law as Often as I Can.”

2022-10-19

In Part 2 of the 1858 phone conversation with Henry David Thoreau he answers a few questions for us, like: What did he mean when he said, “Long ago I lost a hound, a bay horse, and a turtle-dove, and am still on their trail.” How he feels about women and their right to vote. And finally, what happened when he had a disagreement with a woodchuck. Many people want to live a simple life, and everyone wishes it to be fulfilling. Thoreau found a way to do both without having to compromise his prin...

In Part 2 of the 1858 phone conversation with Henry David Thoreau he answers a few questions for us, like:

What did he mean when he said, “Long ago I lost a hound, a bay horse, and a turtle-dove, and am still on their trail.”

How he feels about women and their right to vote.

And finally, what happened when he had a disagreement with a woodchuck.

Many people want to live a simple life, and everyone wishes it to be fulfilling. Thoreau found a way to do both without having to compromise his principles or beliefs. His way of seeing and appreciating the world is inspiring and refreshing.

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